VIEW UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
Whether you are looking to sharpen your interview skills or meet an employer who is hiring, we have options for you! Our free workshops in the calendar below are available to help you at any stage of the job search and hiring process. Plus, our weekly hot jobs and monthly virtual hiring events connect you with employers who are hiring.
In-person Workshops
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Virtual Workshops
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Self-Esteem
West Michigan Works! in Muskegon County 316 Morris Ave, MuskegonThe job search process can be stressful, and for some people, it can affect their confidence and self-esteem. This workshop will discuss the concept of self-esteem and why it’s important …
WorkREADY: Communication Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Virtual Virtual, West MichiganThis employability skills series focuses on helping job seekers and employees identify and build the skills most needed across all levels and areas of today’s workforce. We have done the research and developed these interactive workshops to assist individuals in becoming more confident in these key areas: Communication, Teamwork, Self-Management, Decisiveness, and Problem-Solving. This workshop series will help explain how and why you are WorkREADY, whether it is for a new job or a promotion.
Effective workplace communication involves conveying, receiving, and interpreting information to achieve goals and foster collaboration. In this workshop, you will explore strategies for improving interpersonal interactions, active listening, clear messaging, and conflict resolution, equipping you with practical tools to enhance your relationships both personally and professionally.
Resume Writing
West Michigan Works! in Montcalm County 114 S Greenville West Dr, GreenvilleLearn the content and proper format of a resume. Participants will be provided with templates and resources to begin writing modern resumes, tailored to their specific needs. Staff will offer …
Goal-Setting
West Michigan Works! in Muskegon County 316 Morris Ave, MuskegonThis workshop will focus on action-oriented goal setting and will offer strategies to help you set and reach your goals, including an in depth look at the SMART goal setting …
WR: Problem Solving
West Michigan Works! in Ottawa County 12331 James St Ste 130, HollandProblem-solving is a process that includes identifying a problem, analyzing available information, generating possible solutions, and ultimately implementing the best solution to resolve the issue. In this workshop, you will …
Take-Out Series: Resume Upgrade Lab (Virtual)
Virtual Virtual, West MichiganDo you have an old resume you need to update? Maybe you’ve started a new draft, but you have formatting questions about Microsoft Word? Or you’re just trying to figure out the best way to word or arrange things?
We’re here for you!
Join members of our Regional Talent Development Team in this virtual setting to put the finishing touches on that outdated version or sloppy copy! Come prepared to share your draft via Teams (we can walk you through how to do that). We will look at it together in real-time to give you individualized help and recommendations based on current industry standards. This workshop is limited to a small number of participants to ensure a quality experience, and offered on a recurring basis.
WORKREADY: Teamwork
West Michigan Works! in Ottawa County 12331 James St Ste 130, HollandTeamwork in the workplace is the coordinated effort of individuals working together to achieve shared goals effectively and efficiently. In this workshop, you will learn some skills and strategies needed …
WorkREADY: Problem-Solving
West Michigan Works! in Montcalm County 114 S Greenville West Dr, GreenvilleWorkREADY Workshops (90 minutes): This employability skills series focuses on helping job seekers and employees identify and build the skills most needed across all levels and areas of today’s workforce. …
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